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March 22, 2015

International Goof Off Day
How do you goof off?  Today is the day to goof off a little!

As Young As You Feel Day
My Grandpa once said that his brain and body no longer agreed with one another.  His brain kept telling him he was young but his body wasn't agreeing!
How young do you feel today?  Do something that honors that!
Not feeling so young?  Feeling older than you actually are? Then take today to think about what might need to change in your lifestyle to make you feel your age, or younger, again!
Take this test to see what your real body age is 

World Water Day
It's World Water Day: 5 shocking facts about water scarcity that will make you cry a river
10 Shocking Facts about the World’s Water
10 devastating facts about water pollution you ought to know
Link arms with organizations who are helping to provide clean, safe water to the people of this world: bloodwater.org, compassion.com and here are 7 more organizations to look into.

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